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Great River Regional Library outlines new strategic plan, warns of ebook licensing costs
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At the Stearns County Board meeting, Great River Regional Library executive director Brandy Caner described a 2026'2030 strategic plan focused on literacy, access and partnerships, reported 2025 circulation and borrower numbers, and warned that ebook licensing costs and publisher restrictions strain budgets.
Brandy Caner, executive director of Great River Regional Library, updated the Stearns County Board on Tuesday about the system's new 2026'2030 strategic plan and services for county residents. Caner said the library aims to "foster the spirit of exploration, knowledge and connection for all ages and cultures" and will emphasize core literacy programs, easier access to cards and collections, and partnerships with local governments and parks.
The regional system covers 32 locations and, Caner told commissioners, served roughly 164,000 people in Stearns County. She…
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